WELCOME

Dear Brothers,

Welcome to the Emerging Leaders Academy and to the Caraway Conference Center & Camp!

Thank you for taking the time out of your summer and traveling to Sophia, North Carolina. ELA is one of the most exciting programs offered by the Order. Here you will meet brothers from all over the country. These will include new initiates, new members hoping to charter their own chapter, officers looking to further their education, and older active members who are serving as team leaders.

You will enjoy our general sessions, leadership lecturers, team meetings, team challenges, and track sessions. Further, the team experience is your time to learn more about chapter operations and how best to improve your chapter upon your return to campus. The topics that will be discussed in your team experience will allow you to gain vital knowledge of how efficient chapters excel.

Enjoy the brotherhood. Take heed of the education. Set your personal goals for your engagement in the chapter and identify areas of KA operations that YOU can impact. If you take a leadership role this coming year (elections are in November) you will be leading your chapter with hundreds of other officers in their search for excellence…the future belongs to you!

Fraternally,

Larry Stanton Wiese Executive Director

ELA is 100% alcohol/drug-free; and I agree to not bring, possess, use, or consume alcohol or drugs during the program’s entirety. Violation of the Alcohol and Drug Policy will subject all violators to a major offense charge(s)and possible expulsion from the Order.

You are representing your college or university, chapter, province, and the Order. Remember that all of your actions will reflect upon their images. Watch your language.

Arrive to sessions on time and make sure to bring your manual, something to write with, and nametag. Make sure all your chapter members attend as well.

Be courteous during general sessions and refrain from disturbing others and talking loudly. Do not use your phone during general sessions and team meetings. Do post positive ideas, pictures, or new thoughts on social media during breaks.

Keep noise down in the conference center hotel. Be respectful of the other brothers in attendance. You do not want to disturb anyone. Caraway Conference Center has the contact information for the national staff.

Complete your conference evaluation when you receive your survey link. Your feedback is important so that we can continue to make this program better every year.

Remember, much time and effort has gone in to planning ELA, and many volunteers are giving their time this weekend. You are required to attend all activities.

Finally, remember you may not leave campus unless scheduled or approved by Evan Hanna and that you must follow the checkout procedures on Thursday morning.